Very cool transplant video here. Transplant is one of the hardest things I (poorly) attempt to explain to people. My mumblings go something along the line of;
Your lungs are knackered.
You need new lungs to live.
But there is a waiting list due to a shortage of donors, and because not everyone makes their wishes known to their loved ones, who have to make a hard decision at a terrible time.
You hope you're not one of the 1 in 3 that die waiting due to this shortage.
You get new lungs! The op alone is a huge risk, but not having the op means certain death.
You still have CF, but your new lungs don't.
You still have CF, but your new lungs don't.
But because your body is so clever, it detects this foreign organ and your own immune system attacks the new lungs (rejection).
Doctors suppress your immune system to limit rejection.
Due to your suppressed immune system you're at greater risk of infections, among other things.
You hope to get many more years from your healthy new breathers. A gift from a generous stranger.
Doctors suppress your immune system to limit rejection.
Due to your suppressed immune system you're at greater risk of infections, among other things.
You hope to get many more years from your healthy new breathers. A gift from a generous stranger.
Watch the video though, says it so much better. And then sign up here.
Have a great day x
